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Davis Named CEO of Sionex Corporation

WALTHAM, Mass., - March 2, 2004 - Sionex Corporation, a high technology company focused on commercializing chemical sensor chips and systems based on its proprietary microDMx™ detection technology, today announced that Wes Davis has joined the company as president and CEO.

Prior to joining Sionex, Davis had been president of a number of high technology companies, both public and private, including MicroTouch, Lasertron, Radiant Images and General Scanning. These became leaders in their respective worldwide markets. Earlier in his career, Davis was a partner with Braxton Associates, a leading strategy consulting firm.

"One of my goals was to recruit a seasoned CEO to drive Sionex to the next level," said Lawrence A. Kaufman, CEO of Sionex since its founding in 2001. "Wes's high energy and focus on customer service and quality control will be invaluable as we enter our critical growth stage. I look forward to working with him in my new role as executive vice president and to concentrating my efforts on the longer term business."

"I am excited about joining Sionex and working to drive its sensor technology into new markets", said Wes Davis, Sionex's new CEO and president. "The outstanding team that Larry Kaufman assembled has built a solid technical and business foundation as evidenced by the leading companies that are currently working with Sionex to incorporate its technology into their next generation products."

About Sionex Corporation
Sionex Corporation is a high technology company focused on commercializing breakthrough chemical and biological sensor chips and systems based on its proprietary microDMx™ detection technology. Sionex maintains its worldwide headquarters and laboratories in Waltham, Massachusetts, close to Boston with its commercial, technology and communications infrastructure. The Company is privately held and was founded in 2001 with patented technology exclusively licensed from The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory. Additional information about Sionex Corporation is available at www.sionex.com.

microDMx™ is a US trademark of Sionex Corporation.

EDITORIAL CONTACTS:

Eric Kirleis, Sionex Corporation
(781) 457-5416
ekirleis@sionex.com

Agency Contact:
Doug Forsyth, Alchymia Communications for Sionex
+1 (541) 482-8744
df@alchymiacomm.com

Forward-looking Statement
Some statements in this announcement constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Sionex Corporation to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements included in this announcement will prove to be accurate. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements included herein, the inclusion of this information should not be regarded as a representation by the Company or any other person that the objectives and plans of the Company will be achieved.